Church Book ‎#149

149. The Presentation in the Temple

1 In His temple now behold Him,
See the long-expected Lord;
Ancient prophets had foretold Him,
God has now fulfilled His Word.
Now to praise Him, His redeeméd
Shall break forth with one accord.

2 In the arms of her who bore Him,
Virgin pure, behold Him lie,
While His aged saints adore Him,
Ere in perfect faith they die.
Halleluiah! Halleluiah!
Lo, the incarnate God most high.

3 Jesus, by Thy Presentation,
Thou who didst for us endure,
Make us see our great salvation,
Seal us with Thy promise sure;
And present us, in Thy glory
To Thy Father, cleansed and pure.

4 Prince and author of salvation,
Be Thy boundless love our theme!
Jesus, praise to Thee be given
By the world Thou didst redeem,
With the Father and the Spirit,
Lord of majesty supreme!

Text Information

• First Line: In His temple now behold Him
• Title: The Presentation in the Temple
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Source: Seaton's Leeds Church H. B., 1855
• Notes: Alternate tune #20 or #576

Tune Information

• Name: ORIEL
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Source from index: Ancient Church, Har. by W. H. Monk. Also attrib. to Michael Haydn, 1800